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U.S. Embassy in Greece Issues Level 4 Travel Warning

2021-08-14 by Phil Butler

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The U.S. Department of State has reassessed and reissued the Travel Advisory for Greece, raising it to Level 4 – Do Not Travel.

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U.S. Officials at the CDC Put Greece at “Level 4” for COVID-19

2021-08-05 by Phil Butler

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The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta has added Greece to Level 4 warning list.

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Tourism Profits and Surfing the Humongous COVID Second Wave

2020-09-22 by Phil Butler

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Greek authorities have reported 453 new coronavirus cases, which is the highest single-day rise since the end of lockdown. Meanwhile, corporate interests sail full speed a course into the unknown.

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So Far, Science Says Summer Heat is Only a Secondary Coronavirus Spread Inhibitor

2020-05-19 by Argophilia Travel News

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A Princeton study shows a slight correlation between climate and the coronavirus. Researchers say heat and humidity secondary inhibitors.

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Scientists Now Say Worldwide COVID-19 Spread a Near Certainty

2020-02-26 by Phil Butler

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Tourism professionals should not hold out false hope for a kill-off of COVID-19 spread. Experts say the virus may affect all countries.

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